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BIOTONE® Donates $15,000 to the Massage Therapy Foundation

Evanston, IL – BIOTONE®, a manufacturer of professional massage & spa therapy products has contributed $15,000 to the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) to support the Foundation's community service efforts. BIOTONE has been a major donor and industry leader over the years, contributing more than $90,000 to MTF programs and services since 2004.

"It warms our heart to be able to contribute to the Massage Therapy Foundation's mission to deliver the benefits massage therapy to individuals who might otherwise not receive the personal touch and care due to their economic or geographic circumstances," said Jean Shea, BIOTONE founder and president. "We appreciate and look forward to helping MTF in the dedicated quest to deepen the understanding of massage therapy for many years to come in enabling more and more individuals in need the chance to enhance their physical and mental well-being through the healing touch of massage."

BIOTONE Consultant Angie Dubis accepts an award of appreciation from Massage Therapy Foundation President Ruth Werner.
BIOTONE's latest gift will support two MTF Community Service Grants, including a project entitled "Integrating Massage with La Clinica de la Mariposa," which will aid in providing massage therapy services to a Costa Rican clinic serving a variety of clients with limited income who are unable to afford the cost of healthcare in Costa Rica.

The second grant which BIOTONE's gift will support is "Touching Lives," in Houston, TX, conducted by the Bee Busy Wellness Center. This Community Service Grant will encourage proactive wellness and provide the health benefits of massage to its clientele who live at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.

"BIOTONE continues to set the bar for its support of the Massage Therapy Foundation and the massage therapy profession. Their leadership in philanthropy has brought the gift of massage to thousands of people who would otherwise have no access, and they have shone a spotlight on the work of the Massage Therapy Foundation in a way that no one else can. We are grateful to BIOTONE for their leadership in this direction, and we look forward to a long and fruitful future together," said RuthWerner, MTF President.

The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service. To learn more, visit www.massagetherapyfoundation.org.

BIOTONE, headquartered in San Diego, CA, is the leading manufacturer of quality massage oils, cremes, lotions, and gels, as well as spa body and face and foot treatment products. Founded in 1980, BIOTONE is an independently owned business. The company sells its products in the US and internationally. For more information on BIOTONE, please visit www.biotone.com, or call 1-800-445-6457.